Project Controls Specialist

About the role

We are seeking a Project Controls Specialist to manage and monitor project costs, budgets, forecasting, and financial performance throughout the project lifecycle. This role ensures accurate cost tracking, supports financial reporting, identifies cost risks, and helps maintain projects within approved budgets.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project cost reports, forecasts, and budgets
• Maintain project expenditures, commitments, accruals, and cash flow
• Analyze cost variances and provide corrective action recommendations
• Support monthly cost forecasting and estimate-at-completion (EAC) updates
• Track purchase orders, invoices, and contractor costs
• Prepare management reports, dashboards, and financial summaries
• Aid in change management and trend analysis
• Cook up with project managers, procurement, accounting, and construction teams
• Maintain cost control systems and project financial records
• Perform earned value management (EVM) and performance analysis
• Support annual budgeting and project funding requests
• Ensure compliance with company financial procedures and project controls standards

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or related field
• 3+ years of experience in project cost control or project controls
• Experience supporting EPC, oil & gas, energy, construction, or industrial projects preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and cost reporting systems
• Experience with SAP, Oracle, Primavera P6, or other project controls software
• Knowledge of earned value management (EVM) principles and forecasting methodologies
• Experience with Power BI or other data visualization/reporting tools preferred
• AACE certifications such as CCP or CEP preferred
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder coordination abilities
• Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Benefits

BrandSafway offers a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance along with a generous 401k plan.